| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.71 | 6.237% | $16.6898 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.88 | 11.103% | $255.4036 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 8.614% | $200.4689 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.52 | 13.518% | $261.6817 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.29 | 12.740% | $7.0913 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 7.126% | $38.4047 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.45 | 4.296% | $81.8202 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.27 | $861.5602 | $861.55 | $861.55 | $861.60 | |